Canada: Government, Public Sector

The Canadian Competition Bureau's enforcement activity intensifies with criminal charges in a deceptive marketing case, while merger review volumes climb and new guidance emerges on private access to the Competition Tribunal. How are these developments reshaping the competitive landscape for businesses operating in Canada?

Le gouvernement fédéral canadien intensifie son examen des investissements étrangers sous l'angle de la sécurité nationale, transformant la Loi sur Investissement Canada en un régime réglementaire de plus en plus complexe.

Big plays, bright lights and billion-dollar contracts are all part of the appeal of professional sports, but behind the excitement of the games themselves lie intriguing investment opportunities. Analysts note that investments in sports franchises “consistently outperform traditional asset classes like equity, fixed income and commodities.”

Ontario's Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has taken the rare step of referring Toronto's Official Plan Amendment 804 to the Ontario Land Tribunal for recommendation. This referral involves the redesignation of certain Employment Areas and will have significant implications for how the province's new "area of employment" regime is applied across Ontario. The Tribunal's forthcoming recommendation will be closely watched by municipalities and stakeholders throughout the province.

The Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act imposes sweeping new registration and continuous disclosure obligations on individuals, businesses and organizations. It applies when acting under the direction of foreign states, state owned businesses, or other “foreign principals”. It also applies when merely working in association with a foreign principal.

A recent Federal Court of Appeal decision illustrates the significant challenges faced by individuals seeking removal from Canada's sanctions lists. The case examines the broad discretionary powers granted to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the limited grounds available for judicial review when challenging sanctions designations.

On July 23, 2026, the Government of Canada launched the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI), a new procurement vehicle for Canadian uncrewed and autonomous systems, and associated services, training, research and development, and innovation. Here is what the Defence Tech ecosystem needs to know.

Le 23 juillet 2026, le gouvernement du Canada a lancé l’Initiative liée aux drones de défense (IDD), un nouveau mécanisme d’approvisionnement dédié aux systèmes autonomes sans équipage canadiens ainsi qu’aux services, à la formation, à la recherche, au développement et à l’innovation qui y sont associés. Voici ce que l’écosystème des technologies de la défense doit savoir.

Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy marks a fundamental shift in defence procurement, linking national security with industrial capacity, supply chains, and workforce development. This three-part series examines the legal and business implications for organizations in defence and dual-use sectors, covering procurement frameworks, intellectual property considerations, and contract lifecycle management.

The Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act imposes sweeping new registration and continuous disclosure obligations on individuals, businesses and organizations. It applies when acting under the direction of foreign states, state owned businesses, or other “foreign principals”. It also applies when merely working in association with a foreign principal.

On July 23, 2026, the Government of Canada launched the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI), a new procurement vehicle for Canadian uncrewed and autonomous systems, and associated services, training, research and development, and innovation. Here is what the Defence Tech ecosystem needs to know.

Le 23 juillet 2026, le gouvernement du Canada a lancé l’Initiative liée aux drones de défense (IDD), un nouveau mécanisme d’approvisionnement dédié aux systèmes autonomes sans équipage canadiens ainsi qu’aux services, à la formation, à la recherche, au développement et à l’innovation qui y sont associés. Voici ce que l’écosystème des technologies de la défense doit savoir.